Maria Gatland - Councillor for Croydon (South Croydon)

Councillor Maria Gatland

Conservative South Croydon Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Email: maria.gatland@croydon.gov.uk

Council: Croydon

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Board (Chair) Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Scrutiny & Overview Committee Appointments & Disciplinary Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Board Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 5.15 pm, NEW

The Croydon Council Corporate Parenting Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, to discuss several key issues related to children in care and care leavers. The agenda includes receiving the Virtual School Annual Report 2024-2025, updates from the Children's Participation Team and Children in Care Council, and a review of the board's terms of reference. The board will also consider performance reports and any urgent business.

February 04, 2026, 5:15 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of environmental enforcement updates, potential new conservation areas, and funding for transport projects. Significant financial reports were presented, including the Period 6 Financial Performance Report and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, alongside a review of fees and charges for 2026-27. The meeting also addressed the Equality Strategy's annual report and the progress of the Target Operating Model.

January 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Board MOVED Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 5.15 pm

January 28, 2026, 5:15 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

114 decisions · Page 12 of 23

Scrutiny Stage 2

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Streets & Environment Enforcement Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 26, 2025

... to approve the commencement of a public consultation on the draft Streets and Environment Enforcement Policy 2025, delegate authority to amend the policy based on consultation outcomes, and delegate approval of minor revisions to the Director of Streets and Environment.

Recommendations Approved

Croydon Multi-agency Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 26, 2025

...to review and endorse the multi-agency Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2028, including its priorities, proposed activities, and multi-agency governance arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29

From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 12, 2025

...to propose to Full Council for approval the Budget 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29, including a 2.99% increase in the Croydon element of council tax, a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care precept levy, and a total net expenditure budget of £373.501m, while noting the request for Exceptional Financial Support from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 114